Project Manager - Solar Construction - Illinois

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global); Illinois; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global) is seeking an experienced Project Manager for utility-scale solar construction. The role oversees permitting through commissioning and handover, with daily focus on budgets, schedules, contracts, and procurement.

The position is onsite with travel in the Virginia/Mid-Atlantic region, while the candidate must reside in Illinois. Responsibilities include coordinating contractors, managing change orders, and leading commissioning and closeout activities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in utility-scale solar construction.
• Strong understanding of solar construction processes, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and cost controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project scheduling software.
• Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage solar construction activities, contracts, budgets, schedules, and change orders.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Oversee procurement, cost estimating, material planning, and subcontractor agreements.
• Monitor project progress, costs, risks, and schedule performance.
• Resolve construction issues, drawing conflicts, and technical coordination challenges.
• Maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar tools.
• Coordinate with inspectors, local authorities, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead commissioning, project closeout, documentation, warranties, training, and handover to O&M.
• Supervise direct reports and conduct performance reviews as required.

Skills

Project management

Solar construction

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Remote — MUST BE based in Illinois.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager - Utility-Scale Solar Construction to oversee solar projects from permitting through construction, commissioning, and final handover to Operations & Maintenance (O&M). Based at our Arlington, VA headquarters, this role manages project budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, contractors, and construction activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

This is a fully onsite position. Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage solar construction activities, contracts, budgets, schedules, and change orders.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Oversee procurement, cost estimating, material planning, and subcontractor agreements.
• Monitor project progress, costs, risks, and schedule performance.
• Resolve construction issues, drawing conflicts, and technical coordination challenges.
• Maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar tools.
• Coordinate with inspectors, local authorities, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead commissioning, project closeout, documentation, warranties, training, and handover to O&M.
• Supervise direct reports and conduct performance reviews as required.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in utility-scale solar construction.
• Strong understanding of solar construction processes, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, procurement, and cost controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project scheduling software, such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred.

Work Location & Travel

• Location: Remote — MUST BE based in Illinois.
• Travel: Up to 25% throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.